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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.99, 372.49 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.99, 372.49 and 151.94 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.99 : 372.49 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.99/372.49 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.99x = 372.49 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.99x = 56,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596.13/269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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